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Usher Model Question
Nick72, I see from reading some of your other posts you are an Usher dealer.Your comments without disclosure are misleading and inappropriate. 
Allman Brothers Fillmore East on Vinyl
The pink Capricorn smokes the Classic. However, like "Live At Leeds", the charm of this recording lies in the energy and intensity of the performance, not the sonics.I've not heard this recording in any digital form. 
Where to start with vinyl
Mariusz,Other than technical information and/or specifications I feel it is improper to discuss any of my products here. Discussing the merits of my products or comparing them to others would be nothing short of self promotion IMO.I'll leave that ... 
Isolation platform for the power amps
>>What's the differance betwean "while the music is playing" and "during music playback"?<<Depends on what the meaning of "is" is.-William Jefferson Clinton 
Wilson owners Call of Duty
>>they are not real sounding and you tire of them quickly.<<That is disingenuous at best. Cables are system dependent and every listener has his/her own personal preferences.PAD makes fine products. 
Where to start with vinyl
Please private email. Other than specifications and/or technical questions, I avoid discussing my products in the threads. 
Speaker Preferences?
>>panels rule, don't be a cone fool<<Congrats Mrt.Not many people can get both feet in their mouth simultaneously with such ease.Removing them, however, is a challenge. 
Crossover-less Speakers
>>10-02-07: Mrtennisi have heard zu speakers several times at ces. what is the big deal<<Good point Mrt. I read a lot of reviews and for the life of me will never understand the ineptitude of some reviewers. Know what I mean? 
Anybody had experience with stealth Indra ?
>>and is it better than Valhalla?<<A yes or no answer must be tempered with the user's definition of "better".One man's ceiling is another man's floor. 
Difference between Siemens CCa & 7308
I'd opine that in most systems a good 6922 or 7308 will suffice. To fully appreciate the nuances of Cca, the other system components must be a very high level.I use a pair of Cca in what many users would call a reference phono stage. Yes, and as G... 
Is setting VTF on Graham Phantom fussy?
I've used the Orpheus in 4 high end arms and in those applications the best tracking occurred between 1.95g and 1.99g.Anti-skating compensation for day to day (optimum) listening was somewhat less than the amount needed to track the HiFi Test Reco... 
Is Sony XA9000es superior to Esoteric DV 50s?
>>I don't understand why Stereophile rated it A+.<<Isn't everything in Stereophile Class A?Maybe they should have degrees of Class A such as A++, A+, A-, and A--It would be much easier for the consumer to make decisions. 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
>>The 203 series feedback stabilizers from Dakiom take these Tesla series cables to the next LEVEL...<<What level were they at and how many more levels are there?Just curious. 
What do you think about this statement
>>What do you think about this statement<<I'd say that's his opinion.What's his favorite flavor of ice cream? 
Mono blocks are better or Stereo power amp?
All factors being equal, monoblocks will outperform their stereo counterpart. As mentioned, separate power supplies can be very important.However, would you rather own a CAT JL-2 stereo amp or Antique Sound Labs monoblocks?